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vouch for

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of vouch for

  1. to declare (something) to be true or genuine a scientist who can vouch for the accuracy of the results Synonyms attest, authenticate, avouch, testify (to), certify (for), witnessRelated Words guarantee, warrant; affirm, assert, aver, avow, profess, vow

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